Shawn Parr

Radio personality Shawn Parr is debuting a new country radio show, Shawn Parr’s Backstage Country, on over 70 affiliates across the U.S. on Feb. 27.

The new program extends the syndication partnership of Beasley Media Group and Key Networks, and merges two syndicated country shows, Backstage Country and Shawn Parr’s Across the Country, into a freshly-produced alchemy featuring the best of both shows.

Shawn Parr’s Backstage Country offers access to Nashville’s biggest country stars and new artists, and features Parr’s trademark warmth, wit, and love for country music. Fans will also be able to get the latest news, interviews, music and more on-air and through the new backstagecountry.net website.

Parr is one of country’s best-known personalities with over 35 years in radio, including 13 years as a nationally syndicated on-air host. Based in Nashville, he is widely known for his work as the voice of The Academy of Country Music Awards, The Golden Globes, American Music Awards, and many other national TV specials.

“We are absolutely thrilled to partner with Key Networks in presenting Shawn Parr’s New Backstage Country,” shares Beasley Media Group Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Brian Beasley. “Shawn is an incredible talent and a highly respected voice in the country radio format. We look forward to joining Key Networks in offering it to stations across the United States.”

“What do you get when you combine Shawn Parr, Beasley Media Group, 70+ plus stations, and the hottest stars in country music week in and week out? Simple. A juggernaut! This is the must-have show for country music stations across the U.S. and we have saved you a front row seat,” adds Key Networks Chief Operating Officer, Dennis Green. “We can’t wait to get this PARR-TY started!”

“We have built an amazing team with Beasley Media Group, Key Networks, and Shawn Parr Productions and there will be no stopping this train once it leaves the station,” shares Parr. “Having backstage access to country’s incredible list of stars is such a big bonus to the quality and fun we put on the air daily. I could not be more excited!

Pictured (L-R): Warner Chappell’s Bryce Sherlow, Warner Chappell’s Ben Vaughn, Marv Green, Red Door’s Abbey Adams and Warner Chappell’s Ryan Beuschel

Marv Green has signed a global publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music and Red Door Music Group.

Green penned the smash BMI Song of the Year, “Amazed” by Lonestar, which reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart and Hot 100 chart and was also covered by R&B super group, Boyz II Men. Other cuts by Green include “Creepin” by Eric Church, “I Called Mama” and “Shotgun Rider” by Tim McGraw, “Let’s Make Love” by McGraw and Faith Hill, “Wasted” by Carrie Underwood, “Who I Am With You,” by Chris Young and “Proud of the House We Built” by Brooks & Dunn.

He has also had cuts with Morgan Wallen, Jake Owen, Jon Pardi, Midland, Lee Brice, Jackson Dean and LoCash.

“I’ve had the pleasure to know Marv Green his entire career,” says Ben Vaughn, President & CEO, Warner Chappell Music Nashville. “One thing that is certain is that you can always count on him to show up with the right idea, unique spin on a melody, and the writing room battle-worn ability to know how to dig out a hit song that can be played forever.”

Abbey Adams, President & General Manager of Red Door Music Group, shares, “I can’t tell you how excited I am to be working with such an accomplished writer. Until recently, I have only known Marv from afar but have always been a fan of his story-telling craft. To now be a partner in his career is really an honor. I am looking forward to celebrating many hits together in the future!”

“I couldn’t be more thrilled to join forces with Abbey Adams, Red Door Music Group and the amazing Warner Chappell staff,” says Green. “I’m looking forward to this next chapter of my songwriting career.”

The 2023 Troubadour Advisory Council Leadership Team

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has revealed its 2023 Troubadour Advisory Council Members and Leadership Team.

The Troubadour Advisory Council consists of dedicated young leaders in the Nashville music community. Members participate in quarterly networking events at the museum and connect with other professionals, ages 21-45, while supporting the museum’s educational mission. Troubadour membership also supports the Community Counts program, through which the museum provides free admission to youth from Davidson County and bordering counties.

This year’s leadership team is made up of Chair Katie Cline Moore (Cline Co Business & Financial Management), Vice Chair Zach Farnum (117 Entertainment), Vice Chair Nina Jenkins Fisher (Jody Williams Songs) and Vice Chair Patrick Thomas (Silverfish Media).

The leadership team will work closely with the Troubadour Advisory Council members, which include: Scott Adkins (Adkins Entertainment/Adkins Publicity); Chris Beverly (Fifth Circuit Court of Davidson County); Lyndsay Church (Arista/Sony Music Nashville); Kasey Cleckler (Cape + Anchor); Betsy Lee (FBMM); Elizabeth Lombardi (CAA); Brenden Oliver (CMA); Will Overton (Built Technologies); Annie Reuter (American Songwriter); Carter Robinson (Music Entertainment & Sports Group, Pinnacle Bank); Karen Schillinger (CAA); Molly Shehan (Milom Crow Kelley Beckett Shehan PLC); Mary Lauren Teague (Belmont University/Dotted i Entertainment); Casey Thomas (Monument Records); Josh Tomlinson (BMI); and Torianne Valdez (Musicians On Call).

Trace Adkins will embark on his new “Somewhere In America Tour” this Friday, Feb. 10 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The nationwide tour is slated to run through the fall.

The trek will make stops in Stillwater, Oklahoma; Arlington, Texas; Kansas City, Missouri; Council Bluffs, Iowa and more before wrapping in Hiawassee, Georgia on Oct. 14. Ticket presale begins tomorrow (Feb. 7) at 10 a.m. local venue time. Tickets will be available to the general public this Friday, Feb. 10 at 10 a.m. local venue time at traceadkins.com. Select dates are on sale now.

Adkins will also return to both host and judge INSP’s fourth season of Ultimate Cowboy Showdown while also serving as an executive producer of the show, which is currently filming in Arizona. Ultimate Cowboy Showdown features a diverse group of cowboys from across the country competing for the ultimate cowboy prize – their own herd of cattle. The full cast and the show’s premiere date will be announced soon.

Additionally, he recently released a video for “Love Walks Through The Rain,” featuring Melissa Etheridge, which premiered exclusively across CMT, CMT Music, CMT’s website and the Paramount Times Square Billboard in New York City, before its debut on YouTube.